CSO Magazine

JULY 27, 2022

Whenever I am dealing with cloud services or remote consultants, the one thing that gives me the greatest pause is keeping track of and protecting credentials. We have our normal password management processes, password storage tools, and encryption processes. Your servers are hit with ransomware or hacked.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems. Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2023

Back in October 2022, I wrote an article called Why (almost) everything we told you about passwords was wrong. Most damningly of all, the vast effort involved in dispensing this advice over decades has generated little discernible improvement in people’s password choices. OK, it’s time for me to keep a promise.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2024

Although it has many functions within the network itself, the purpose of this article is to show how RADIUS can be used when protecting applications with Duo, the benefits/drawbacks of the protocol, and why it deserves our attention. What is RADIUS? First, let's level-set on what we are talking about.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

There are lots of articles about there telling people how to better secure their computers and online accounts. While I agree with some of it, this article contains some particularly bad advice: 1. If you or someone you know is 18 or older, you need to create a Social Security online account. Go to www.SSA.gov.

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Google Security

MARCH 1, 2023

Posted by Kiran Nair, Product Manager, Chrome Browser 1. Bring Chrome under Cloud Management Your journey towards keeping your Google Workspace users and data safe, starts with bringing your Chrome browsers under Cloud Management at no additional cost. Getting started is easy.

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

A data breach, whether orchestrated by cybercriminals, facilitated by human error, or from technical glitches, represents a critical threat to the security of sensitive information. A data breach is an incident where sensitive, confidential, or protected information is disclosed and accessed without authorization.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

To make sure that your time spent online is enjoyable and risk-free, this article provides seven simple internet safety tips. Viruses, the most common ones, can harm your computer or steal data. Another threat is ransomware , which locks your files and asks for money to unlock them. Many threats lurk in its corners.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As home users, many of the threats we cover will only affect you second hand, such as disruptions after a company suffers a ransomware attack, or when your private information is sold online after a data breach. So in this article we’ll focus on what threats affect you directly and how you can protect yourself.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Organizations have a variety of options for cloud deployments, each with its own set of capabilities and security challenges. The provider hosts and manages the environment, allowing for scalability and cost-efficiency. Public Cloud Environments A public cloud architecture is a shared infrastructure hosted by a cloud service provider.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

A lot of people are thinking about the security of their home network right now, and as one of the project leaders on the OWASP Internet of Things Security Project , I wanted to provide three levels of security you can do at home. There are security/hacker types that maintain massive repositories of passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats.

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Security Through Education

JULY 18, 2023

PII is any information that can identify an individual including date of birth, driver’s license numbers, employment information, personal address, and Social Security numbers (SSN). This means that it is vital that your personal information is protected from unauthorized access or disclosure. What is Identity Theft?

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. What is a Password Manager?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. And even though it’s been around since 2004, WPA2 remains the Wi-Fi security standard. WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES).

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This guide will provide a high level overview of encryption and how it fits into IT through the following topics: How Encryption Works To understand how encryption works, we need to understand how it fits into the broader realm of cryptology, how it processes data, common categories, top algorithms, and how encryption fits into IT security.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

Passwords are your first line of defense for protecting your digital identity. As important as they are, however, about 52 percent of people still use the same passwords across multiple accounts and 24 percent use a variation of common passwords that are easy to hack. Password Spraying. Keylogging.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2023

The continued existence of World Password Day is a tell that something has gone badly wrong in cybersecurity. There is no annual “how to avoid nuclear meltdown” day. And make no mistake, password authentication is critical technology. It is the bedrock on which security is built. You just can’t.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Which are the most important cybersecurity measures that businesses can take to protect themselves in the cloud era? This ubiquity has led to increased concerns about data security, as more and more sensitive information is stored online. In this article, we will discuss 15 of the most important cybersecurity measures.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2018

Google has not had any of its 85,000+ employees successfully phished on their work-related accounts since early 2017, when it began requiring all employees to use physical Security Keys in place of passwords and one-time codes, the company told KrebsOnSecurity. A YubiKey Security Key made by Yubico. a mobile device).

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. How Can Your Credentials Become Compromised? Why Is It Important to Protect Against Compromised Credentials?

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. How Can Your Credentials Become Compromised? Why Is It Important to Protect Against Compromised Credentials?

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

So how can you avoid becoming a victim? Security tips. Keep your operating system and apps up to date. Install device, operating system, and software security updates as soon as they become available. Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. And that’s not a comprehensive list.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use the four tactics in this article to defend against them. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month , a collaborative effort between government and businesses to raise awareness about digital security and empower both organizations and individuals to protect their online data from cybercriminals.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2023

IdentityIQ You might not realize it, but your computer or phone constantly records everything you do. Every keystroke, every website you visit, and every password you type is recorded by a piece of software or hardware called a keylogger or keystroke logger. How Does Keylogging Work? What Are the Warning Signs of Keylogging?

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Pen Test

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

TLDR; Upgrade Confluence to a patched version and employ the open-source security scanner n0s1 to proactively address potential secret leaks. It is a widely recognized best practice for Product Security Engineers to conduct scans of the software codebase in search of potential inadvertent secret leaks. Why do I need a secret scanner?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

IdentityIQ The traditional method of safeguarding our accounts with passwords is facing growing challenges. As technology evolves, so do the methods employed by hackers, making passwords both inconvenient and increasingly susceptible to breaches. This adds an extra layer of security to your accounts and delivers unmatched convenience.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2024

Digital rights management (DRM) is an encryption technology that enforces creator’s rights. To round out understanding, I cover how DRM is applied, top available technologies, and legal considerations for using DRM. Table of Contents Toggle How Does Digital Rights Management (DRM) Work?

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Identity IQ

JUNE 9, 2023

‘The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Seen’: Cybersecurity Expert Calls Out Emerging Threat of AI Voice Cloning Scams IdentityIQ AI voice cloning scams are the newest growing threat to your identity, according to cybersecurity expert Scott Hermann. Maryland resident Gerry Scally experienced an AI voice cloning scam firsthand last month.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 24, 2023

How to Prevent Tax Identity Theft IdentityIQ Every year, tax season presents a seasonal opportunity for criminals seeking monetary gain from identity theft. It pays to protect your identity now. Here’s how to help prevent identity theft during the tax season. The FTC will collect the details of your case.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

A typical example of how the scam would play out is highlighted in the Stamford Advocate. Others were not so lucky, with one driver named in the Stamford article losing close to $5,000. Variations on this scam included calls from “DoorDash security” which eventually resulted in banking details being handed over.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The first one was about HSBC disclosing a "security incident" which, upon closer inspection, boiled down to this: The security incident that HSBC described in its letter seems to fit the characteristics of brute-force password-guessing attempts, also known as a credentials stuffing attack. Stop victim blaming.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

In this guide, we define how account takeover happens, how it affects consumers and businesses and what you can do to help protect yourself from it. How Account Takeover Affects Consumers. How Account Takeover Affects Organizations. How Account Takeover Affects Consumers. Account Takeover Prevention.

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Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

How businesses can benefit from the adoption of an identity and access management solution. This article describes what an identity and access management solution is and how it can benefit your business. Identity Is the New Perimeter. For modern corporate networks, identity is the new perimeter.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

Third party security risk is an issue that frequently comes up in my discussions with clients. How do I give them the access they need to get the work done while still keeping our environment secure?” “How How do we restrict access to protect our IP when working with a third party?” How serious is the challenge?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 8, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Identify the signs Your company can take preventive action to secure its employees against attacks. You need to make it difficult for hackers to reach them, and your company must train them on warning signs.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance was published originally here. With holiday shopping in full swing, we wanted to let you know about a few online shopping trends we've noticed and give a few tips about how to stay safe online while buying gifts for everyone on your list.

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